How to avoid scars

How to avoid scars
 Cut or other type of damage to the skin can be not only painful, but also potentially dangerous for the exterior. As a result, the scar healing may appear to be difficult to mask. How can you avoid the appearance of a scar?  
 Scar - a cosmetic defect on the surface of the skin that occurs after healing of injuries. All the matter in the specifics of the healing of the skin, as a result of which appeared on the site of the old skin connective tissue can be visually noticeable.

There is a tendency to form visible scars, it depends on your skin type. But in any case not to put off for a long time, then the injury can take a number of actions to reduce the likelihood of scar formation. To begin wash the wound with clean water. This must be done as soon as possible after the injury, since this measure also helps protect against infection. Next, try to make sure that the flow of blood from the wound had stopped. To do this, you can press tightly against the skin gauze cloth or cotton wool. Blood should begin to wind down and close the wound himself.

After these measures treat the wound suitable antiseptic. Least promotes scarring hydrogen peroxide. Then you will be able to put a patch or bandage, but so that the edges of the wound closed up with each other tightly as possible.

The prevention of scar may become cold. Attach to a wound or a bottle of ice cold water for a while. This will help to reduce the risk of inflammation and edema.

It should be borne in mind that such "domestic measures" will be effective only if minor injuries. With deep cuts or extensive skin lesions should consult a doctor for stitches.

Its measures exist for the prevention of burn scars. To do this, cool the burn, treat it with antiseptic or a burn ointment, and then apply a bandage. When damage to the skin stronger than redness, consult a doctor who can prescribe treatment and prevent scarring.

For the prevention of scars need to act correctly when healing. Do not expose the healing wound to any mechanical stress.

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